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Two area men in Whitmer kidnap plot now in court
William Null Michael Null Two area men accused of being in on a plot to kidnap and kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 are in court in Antrim County…
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Elizabeth Stein named communications director
Elizabeth Stein Laurie Zywiczynski Elizabeth Stein is the new part-time communications specialist for Wayland Union Schools. A 2019 graduate of Wayland High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from Wayne…
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Identity of local motorist mailbox molester sought
A woman who posted on the Dorr-Moline-Burnips community page on Facebook this morning reported on a car taking out six mailboxes Friday night on 36th Street between 144th and 146th…
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Martin, Wayland men facing child sex charges
Alexander Bogdan Joshua Knapp A postal worker from Martin and a Wayland man are among six people who were arrested in connection with child sex misconduct charges. The Kalamazoo County…
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Allegan Area ESA plans to launch a rebranding project
As an outgrowth of the strategic planning that Allegan Area ESA completed in 2021, the organization embarked on a brand refresh project. The concept was to better align the district’s…
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‘Roundup collects nearly $4,000 for local fire dept.
The "roundup" for the Wayland Fire Department last month at the Wayland Hardings' Market was a huge success and the department was handed a check for $3,849. Pictured are Roger
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Martin, Hopkins, Wayland back to school next week
The Hopkins, Martin and Wayland school districts will open for the 2022-23 academic year next week. Wayland Union will go first with opening day on Monday, Aug. 22, for a…
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County prosecutor now reviewing fatal shooting
Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch will review a report from the Michigan State Police about the fatal shooting of Joseph Nagle June 16 in Monterey Township by an Allegan County…
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Program for wild food foraging set for Wednesday
A special free program, "Foraging: the ultimate guide to wild food," will be presented at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.…
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Record rainfall? So just how much did this area get?
Northeast Allegan County reported varying amounts of precipitation in an all-day rain Saturday. Some, like Joan Miller, wife of the retired Wayland Fire Chief, said her gauge showed 2.5 inches…